Earlier intervention and tougher action against parents are among measures being announced by the government to tackle crime by young people in England and Wales.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said support for families and addressing the drivers of offending would mean "fewer young people become trapped in cycles of crime".
However, the Alliance for Youth Justice, which represents more than 70 organisations, said the plans relied "too heavily on pilots, consultations and reviews", rather than "bold, ambitious action".
The proposals are set out in a Youth Justice White Paper, which is being published by the government on Monday.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said new Youth Intervention Courts would be piloted, bringing together judges, youth justice services and specialist support t